bpoletti

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Bought a system without auditioning, thoughts?
The ONLY criteria for buying a system is HOW IT SOUNDS TO YOU.  I have heard a lot of very positively reviewed equipment that has disappointed when auditioned.  I will never buy equipment that I have never heard.  Even phono cartridges, the least ... 
Jazz for aficionados
just line your cabinet with Dave Brubeck and don't worry about anything else.    
You’re An Independent Dealer, Which Companies And What Products Would You Represent?
Being an audio dealer is the very best way to make a small fortune from a large fortune.    
The Ultimate Audio Modification: Golden Ears
"Reviewers" are first and foremost authors.  Their work is more likely better accepted for their literary content of the review is favorable and they can prove their large vocabulary and unique descriptive terms.  I do know of one reviewer that us... 
Does the Audio press ever excite you anymore?
The audio press have been saying the same thing using the same or similar terms for as long as I have been involved.  That's over 50 years.  Some of the worst writers are still active.    
Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ?
Sub-$1,000 quality systems disappeared during the 1970s.  
Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.
Try to find a used Herron preamp.  Failing that, an ARC SP-6b.  The SP-6b is NOT in the same league as the Herron preamps, but it does have a nice phono stage.  
Best way to clean glossy finish on speakers?
The best way to clean the glossy finish on speakers is to follow the manufacturer's recommendation for cleani8ng.  
Am I wasting money on the theory of Bi-amping?
It's wasting money if you're not getting any benefit from bi-amping.  It's not wasting money if you get better sound bi-amping.    
Front or Back wall diffusers
Just load up the room with a couple dozen 5’ - 6’ artificial Ficus trees. They are cheap and very effective. Use along the walls, between the speakers and alongside and behind the listening position.  
I NEED A 16 INCH CORK TURNTABLE MAT
Get a 12" cork mat and a handful of 2" cork circles of the same thickness to surround the outer perimeter of the mat.    
New CD Player
If you're worried about life-expectancy with your current CD player, get an Onkyo C-7030.  It's inexpensive and arguably the best CD player on the market today.  Also works well as a transport.  
Don't sell your tube amps
I don't really care about tube life as long as it's longer than mine.  The tube equipment I use operates tubes very conservatively to extend tube life as much as possible.  My doctor does the same thing with me.  
Bass only when I stand up…
Those that suggest it's speaker position are correct.  It's a common problem when the speakers and listening position are both 1/3 into the room.   I suggest researching Dave Wilson's process of positioning speakers and listening positions.  It w... 
Infinity Kappa 9 S EMIT not functioning or Hearing Loss?
Download a frequency measurement app like Spectroid onto your phone and check the suspect speaker using a classical music selection that has a lot of high frequency. Maybe Rhespighi’s first movement of "The Pines." Test the speakers against each o...